Martin County West Senior High School vs. Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
Should you attend Martin County West Senior High School or Fairmont Jr./sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, Martin County West Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 844 students in grades 7-12, Fairmont Jr./sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
208 students
844 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1216 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
26%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
121
Grade 8 Students
-
136
Grade 9 Students
47
135
Grade 10 Students
46
175
Grade 11 Students
62
135
Grade 12 Students
53
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
